I need the Windows XP drivers for this external DVD R/RW.

Support Information:
Device Type: CD / DVD
Manufacturer: I/O Magic
Model: IOM-601
Interface: USB
Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Age of Device: Not specified
FCCID:

Type of drive: dvd-r/cd-rw (dvd burner, dvd reader, & cd burner combo)
Location: external
What recording software are you using?: Nero/version (Other: 7)

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What drivers? USB optical drives do not require any driver when used in Windows XP. That's a plug and play device.

well we think it needs drivers becasue the windows default drivers are cd-romdrivers, not dvd r drivers, so we can't even read dvd's with it.

Yes you can, once you install compatible dvd decoding software like WinDVD or PowerDVD. Again no Windows drivers are required.